Southside virginia community college student support services project

Southside Virginia Community College Student Support Services Project

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Southside Virginia Community College $272,364 under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2026. This Project Grant funds comprehensive supportive services designed to enhance retention, graduation rates, and transfer outcomes for disadvantaged college students, including low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The program delivers on-campus academic support services, including tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and educational workshops that foster an institutional climate supporting student success and economic literacy.

The TRIO Student Support Services program operates on five-year grant cycles with annual continuation awards subject to demonstrated progress toward program objectives. At Southside Virginia Community College, located in Alberta, Virginia, these services will serve the rural populations of southern Virginia by expanding educational access and support infrastructure for underserved student populations. This award aligns with the college's broader federal grant portfolio focused on rural education and workforce development, complementing existing infrastructure and distance learning initiatives funded through other federal agencies.